Do like this: Divide one toilet roll into four parts, two wide and two narrow. I used washi tape for measuring and this also helped me to get the edges straight all the way around. Ordinary washi tajpe is 15 mm wide, which is perfect for the handles. Instead of washi tape you can use a pencil and a ruler. I found it easiest to use a hobby knife for cutting.

Remove the washi tape and cut open the two handles.

Cut the next toilet roll lengthwise and open it up to make it flat (it won’t become completely flat but that doesn’t matter). Use this piece to cut out the two base parts. Measure and draw with a pencil around the inside of a toilet roll to get the right size.

Cut your two circular bases with a 5 mm margin and cut tabs from the outside into the drawn circle. Fold the tabs upwards.

Place a string of glue at the bottom edge and put base in place, while tucking in the tabs. A good thing with glue guns is that the glue dries quickly, but it’s also very hot before it stiffens. Be careful and have a glass of water nearby to dip your fingers in if you get glue on them. Or use glue sticks, paper glue or double-sided tape instead if you prefer that.

This is what the bottom should look like when you’re done. Do the same with basket number two.

Glue the two ends of the handle to the inside of each basket.

Paint the handles and the inside of the baskets. I used metallic gold paint from Martha Stewart Crafts and one coat was enough. Let the paint dry.

Glue patterned paper to the outside of the baskets. I chose a gold foiled cardstock from My Minds Eye. Make sure to glue the paper aligned with the top of the basket.

Trim the paper around the bottom if necessary. Make as many baskets as you like!